Local dance studio holding fundraiser Saturday

Published: Monday, July 21, 2014 at 3:10 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, July 21, 2014 at 3:10 p.m.

Hendersonville residents who've always wanted to twirl, twist or tap can take advantage of a specially priced day of dance instruction Saturday at Releve Performing Arts Center.

Proceeds from the day will go toward replacing the trailer stolen from the studio's parking lot earlier this month. A preschool class and acrobatics class will be offered at 11 a.m., followed by a preschool class and jazz class at noon. Hip-hop will be taught at 1 p.m., lyrical will start at 2 p.m., tap is at 3 p.m. and the last class of the day, ballet, begins at 4 p.m.

Just days after returning victorious from the Kids Artistic Revue in Florida — where the competition team earned a national championship — the trailer containing the props used in the winning dance routines was taken from the Releve parking lot.

The props, estimated to be worth about $1,000 by studio co-owner Jamie Osteen, were central to the dance troupe's national championship number, “The Auction,” and were invaluable to any future productions of the routine, including the planned performance at this year's Apple Festival.

On Saturday, which is National Dance Day, children and adults alike can help the studio work toward its goal of replacing the trailer and props by attending one — or all — of the 45-minute classes offered for a $25 fee.

“We're going to be replacing just a few props, just the ones that are essential for the Apple Festival,” said co-owner Beth Bradley.

She said the Releve props crew — comprised of devoted parents — will have to remake the props used in “The Auction” dance routine in time for Labor Day weekend.

“It's going to be a little bit crazy,” said Bradley.

She said all ages and skill levels are welcome Saturday, and “We're going to keep it fun and light.”

The studio will also hold a bake sale, raffles and inflatable games throughout the day Saturday.

“We're kind of going to use it as an open house, as well,” said Bradley. “It's a good opportunity to check out what we do.”

Releve Performing Arts Center is located at 2314 Asheville Highway, Unit F, in Hendersonville. For more information, call 828-696-4141.

<p>Hendersonville residents who've always wanted to twirl, twist or tap can take advantage of a specially priced day of dance instruction Saturday at Releve Performing Arts Center. </p><p>Proceeds from the day will go toward replacing the trailer stolen from the studio's parking lot earlier this month. A preschool class and acrobatics class will be offered at 11 a.m., followed by a preschool class and jazz class at noon. Hip-hop will be taught at 1 p.m., lyrical will start at 2 p.m., tap is at 3 p.m. and the last class of the day, ballet, begins at 4 p.m. </p><p>Just days after returning victorious from the Kids Artistic Revue in Florida — where the competition team earned a national championship — the trailer containing the props used in the winning dance routines was taken from the Releve parking lot.</p><p>The props, estimated to be worth about $1,000 by studio co-owner Jamie Osteen, were central to the dance troupe's national championship number, “The Auction,” and were invaluable to any future productions of the routine, including the planned performance at this year's Apple Festival. </p><p>On Saturday, which is National Dance Day, children and adults alike can help the studio work toward its goal of replacing the trailer and props by attending one — or all — of the 45-minute classes offered for a $25 fee.</p><p>“We're going to be replacing just a few props, just the ones that are essential for the Apple Festival,” said co-owner Beth Bradley.</p><p>She said the Releve props crew — comprised of devoted parents — will have to remake the props used in “The Auction” dance routine in time for Labor Day weekend. </p><p>“It's going to be a little bit crazy,” said Bradley.</p><p>She said all ages and skill levels are welcome Saturday, and “We're going to keep it fun and light.”</p><p>The studio will also hold a bake sale, raffles and inflatable games throughout the day Saturday. </p><p>“We're kind of going to use it as an open house, as well,” said Bradley. “It's a good opportunity to check out what we do.”</p><p>Releve Performing Arts Center is located at 2314 Asheville Highway, Unit F, in Hendersonville. For more information, call 828-696-4141.</p><p>__</p><p>Reach McGowan at molly.mcgowan@blueridgenow.com or 828-694-7871.</p><p>___</p><p>Follow Molly McGowan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TNmollymcgowan</p>